Human rights defenders to report on Metropolitan Arseniy's case to the UN
Metropolitan Arseniy. Photo: SBU
The International Human Rights Alliance "Church Against Xenophobia and Discrimination" announced that they had prepared the case of the abbot of the Sviatohirsk Lavra, Metropolitan Arseniy (Yakovenko), for consideration by the UN, as stated on the Alliance's Telegram channel.
It is planned that the case of the unwarranted detention of Bishop Arseniy in pre-trial detention will be heard during the 56th session of the UN HRC (18 June - 12 July 2024), during meetings dedicated to the report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Ukraine.
Human rights defenders will also take steps to further publicise the process regarding the UOC hierarch at the international level.
"We once again urge the Ukrainian authorities to change the measure of restraint for Metropolitan Arseniy to a more lenient one and immediately transfer his case to court for a judicial verdict during an open trial," the human rights defenders wrote.
As reported, an appellate court was held in Dnipro, where the case of changing the measure of restraint for Metropolitan Arseniy was heard. The judges left the verdict unchanged: detention until 22 June 2024, without the right to bail.
Read also
Petition Warns Canada’s Hate Speech Law Could Criminalize Scripture
Thousands of Canadians have signed a petition urging the Liberal government to drop proposed hate-speech changes that critics warn could criminalize quoting the Bible and other religious texts.
JD Vance: Criticizing Israel Is Not Antisemitism
Vice President JD Vance said opposing Israeli policies is not the same as antisemitism, sparking debate over where criticism of Israel ends and hatred of Jews begins.
First Orthodox Prayer Book Published in Indonesian Language
The first Orthodox prayer book in Indonesian has been published and presented in Bekasi, providing local faithful and new converts with a vital resource for prayer and liturgical life.
OCA Joins Legal Challenge to Illinois Abortion Referral Law
Amicus brief argues mandate violates religious freedom and compels pro-life providers to contradict their faith.
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Ukrainian Memo Says Religious Freedom is ‘Achilles Heel’
In an emergency strategy meeting held in response to the Society of St. John's Day of Action, D.C.-based Ukrainian lobbyists acknowledged the weight of the religious freedom issue as it pertains to the Ukrainian government’s public perception.
Historic $2.9 Million Bequest Strengthens Greek Orthodox Foundation
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Foundation has received a record $2.9 million bequest from the late Andy Efthim, a devoted layman whose faith-filled generosity will support the Church’s mission for generations.